Admin Project Coordinator / Senior Admin Project Coordinator

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Senior Administrative Project Coordinator / Administrative Project Coordinator

What You Will Contribute To Altos

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Administrative Project Coordinator to join Altos Labs. The position requires advanced organisational, administrative, and analytical skills/support. Duties and tasks are complex in nature where considerable judgment, independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Work is performed under limited supervision as part of a small team that provides operational support across the Cambridge Institute.

The responsibilities of the role are split across administrative support for leaders and their teams; Project management and operational support and coordination for Cambridge-based Discovery Science/ IoC/ IoT/ Corporate Function teams; and operational support and project management for initiatives at the Cambridge Institute. The position requires the ability to work with insight, tact, confidentiality, and diplomacy to deal effectively with individuals at all levels.

As part of a small team, the role holder will need to work seamlessly with colleagues across Altos (often globally) and with the Cambridge Admin Team to ensure there is effective support and coverage for the smooth running of the Cambridge site.

Responsibilities

Vice President Administrative Support (25%)

• Provide administrative support for a number of senior leaders (VP/ PI) and limited support for their laboratory teams
• Manage calendar and coordinate scheduling, including lab meetings, internal and external meetings, team offsites/ retreats, conferences, professional engagements, and travel.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and prepare travel itineraries.
• Assist with the logistics of the recruitment and onboarding process in partnership with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition Team.
• Process and track reimbursements from multiple sources.
  
  

Functional Operational Support, Coordination and Project Management (35%)

Working in close collaboration with the local team to provide support for Cambridge-based functional colleagues (e.g. IoC, IoT, EHS). Example responsibilities may include:

Local IoC Team

• Administrative and operational support and planning for the Cambridge-based IoC team including coordination of team meetings (Wednesday group meetings, BioML meetings, IoC all-hands follow up in CI), supporting coordination of cross-site meetings (cTRC, cPRC, CSVL), Hackathon planning, team offsites/ retreats, conferences, travel and expenses.
• Provide limited administrative support for the Senior Director, AI/ML Genomics such as complex meeting arrangements.
• Assist with the logistics of the recruitment and onboarding process for new local IoC team members, in partnership with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition Team ON/ offboarding, interview scheduling, placement student recruitment.
• Support local IoC team on tracking and co-ordination of budgets, travel and expenses questions and coordination
• Organise IoC team events at CI (new starters, birthdays, leavers, etc)
• Act as conduit for general Altos and general CI admin comms into IoC teams (e.g. chasing to sign policies, coordinating local events, facilitating Reflections, etc)

Directing IoC team members to the right people and sources of information company wide

Act as primary point of contact for IoC visitors to CI and facilitate onsite setup and preparation for CI Leadership Team retreats

Local IoT Team:

• Administrative and operational support and planning for the Cambridge-based IoT team including coordination of team meetings, internal and external meetings, team offsites/ retreats/ events, conferences, travel and expenses.
• Provide limited administrative support for the Chief of Science Operations such as complex meeting arrangements.
• Assist with the logistics of the recruitment and onboarding process for new local IoT team members, in partnership with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition Team.
• Support local IoT team on tracking and co-ordination of budgets
• Projects - project/process management support for IoT projects including scheduling and tracking actions.
  
  

Corporate Functions:

• EHS - Working closely with the Director, Environment, Health & Safety to support CI EHS deliverables and projects/ programmes. Provision of secretariat support for CI Health & Safety Committee.
• Project/process management support for local delivery of corporate projects such as launches, events and communications.
• Events - support for local and Altos-wide corporate events, including seminars, cross-institute meetings and events
• Communications - assist with local deployment of global / local communications.
  
  

Cambridge Site Operational Support and Project Management (40%)

Collaborating with colleagues locally and across Altos to ensure smooth running of the facility, events and activities, which may include:

• A broad range of office management deliverables including local communications - slack, email, posters, newsletter etc, office supplies, purchase orders for vendors, advising/ helping colleagues with operational processes such as travel booking or expenses claims.

Experience of project management and delivery, able to drive longer-term project deliverables alongside day-to-day work.

Ability to pick up new processes and technology quickly and create/ build processes to optimise efficiency and continuous improvements.

Strong organisation and multitasking skills with a sense of urgency.

High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Approaches new challenges and high-pressure situations with a positive attitude and calm demeanor

Proactive and resourceful with strong attention to detail.

A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Senior Admin Project Administrator

Hiring Range: £47,100- £62,000

Admin Project Administrator

Hiring Range: £42,600- £56,000

Level will depend on experience

Equal Opportunity Employment

We value collaboration and scientific excellence.

We believe that a culture of belonging are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos Labs, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining an inclusive environment.

Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Altos prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific excellence, learning, and belonging.

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